‘Tis this season of holiday parties! We love a good Christmas party, but hosting one can add up really quickly. Between food, drinks, and decor, your party budget can get out of control. Don’t worry; we have all the budget-friendly party ideas you need. The easiest way to save money is on food. Instead of […]
I grew up with my Mom’s View Master and still have it today. Sizzix has a die cut that allows you to make the view master shape yourself and I thought I’d make a special homemade Christmas card using the tiny index photos you get when you have your photos printed. They fit perfectly! Materials: […]
Homemade candy bark is something that I look forward to making every year. I love nothing better than the combination of creamy chocolate and crunchy toppings. My favorite combination is dark chocolate and crushed peppermints with a drizzle of white chocolate, but one of the best things about holiday bark is that it comes in […]
Get in the spirit of the holiday season by making handmade ornaments that will make your spirits bright! Below you will find all of our favorite thrifty homemade ornaments, many of which are made with materials that you probably already have on hand. Thrifty Handmade Ornaments 1. Upcycled Light Bulb Angel Ornament – This elegant […]
As Christmas creeps ever closer I find myself getting more and more excited for the holiday season. I love everything about Christmas; it’s such a magical time of the year, and I can hardly wait for it to finally arrive. We still have quite a ways to go, but who says we shouldn’t start preparing […]
Can you believe that Christmas is only five months away? We here at Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts can hardly wait! Personally, I think it’s never too early to get ready for Christmas, so we are getting in the holiday spirit with these fun Christmas crafts and recipes. With these fun projects, you can get […]
I’m always looking ahead to the next holiday. My Christmas lights are packed away on December 26th. I toss my valentines in the recycling bin on February 15th, and I don’t even think about dyeing eggs until the night before Easter Sunday. Still, I make one exception every year:Â Elf. It’s such a heartwarming and hilarious […]
Look out, quilters—Christmas is closer than you think! Since December is one of the busiest sewing and quilting months of the year, we at FaveQuilts thought we’d try to make everyone’s life a little bit easier with 5 Stocking Stuffers for the Busy Quilter! You can make these adorable little projects in just one sitting. […]
The clock is ticking, but there’s no need to panic. Whether you are in desperate need of last-minute decorations, gifts, or recipes, we have got you covered. These quick, easy, and affordable crafts and recipes will help you make the most out of this week leading up to Christmas, and you will be able to […]
New holiday traditions can be fun, but more often than not we are in the mood for an old-fashioned Christmas. We’ve brought you crafts just like Grandma used to make, as well as a favorite from Grandma’s recipe box! These festive crafts and recipes will save you money while also filling your home with the […]
